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Identity theft program at Waterside Villas
A program on identity theft and fraud prevention, sponsored by Wachovia Bank, will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Waterside Villas, One Overlook Drive, Monroe, an apartment residence for age 55 and over. A light lunch will be served. RSVP by calling 609-409-0018 no later than Jan 10.
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Little to speak at Jan. 11 GOP meeting
“Can the Tea Party and the Republicans ChangeWashington?” will be the topic, and Highlands Mayor Anna Little will be the guest speaker, at the next meeting of the Middlesex County Republican Women’s Club set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Little, an immigration attorney, was…
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S.R. school schedules kindergarten sign-ups
South River’s 2011 kindergarten registration packets are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main office of South River Primary School, 22 David St. Packets must be completed and returned 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 for those with last names beginning with the letters A-M, and Jan. 27 for last names beginning with N-Z.…
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Milltown council gets busy on 2011 with new members
Harto appointed to serve as borough’s first historian BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN— The Borough Council is now split evenly between the two political parties, but its members said they look forward to working together in the difficult year ahead. “Last year was challenging and this year will be equally as challenging,” said Lawrence…
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Rec sets snowman, snow-sculpture event
The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Snowman and Snow-Sculpture Contest. The competition, open to township residents, will run through March 31. There will be two categories: original snowman and most original snow sculpture. Entries may be solo, team or family projects. Awards will be presented at the April meeting of the township…
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Eight Monroe officers promoted
MONROE — Chief of Police John Kraivec recently announced the promotions of eight officers, who were sworn in to their new positions at the Dec. 27 Township Council meeting. Michael Lloyd was promoted from lieutenant to captain; Donald Collins, Christian Hays and Leigh Ann Solomons were promoted from sergeants to lieutenants; and officers Jason Grosser,…
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Drug Court a fresh start for graduates
Enrollees undergo treatment while working or attending school BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Twenty participants in the Middlesex County Drug Court program were honored with a graduation ceremony recently in the Freeholder Meeting Room of the county administration building. This was the fourth graduation since the intensive probationary and drug treatment program began in September…
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The East Brunswick High School cheerleading squad performs a routine during a Dec. 21 home basketball game against St. Joseph’s of Metuchen on Dec. 23. The Bears won, 51-49. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Greek’s Playland owners say its future is at stake
Seeking approval for banquet facility on site BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Spiro “The Greek” Drake made a promise years ago to the woman who raised him that he would help those in need, particularly the disabled. And he has done so for decades through Greek’s Playland, a nonprofit amusement park that offers free services…
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